Papier Mache

Papier Mache

Papier Machce at The Threshing BarnThe ultimate recycling workshop using all our office waste paper which is either made into a pulp or used on layered techniques

• Learn how to prepare a mold, which glues to use and how to incorporate sea-shells, string, glass nuggets, broken china etc. Pulp can be used for bowls, to decorate boxes, mirror frames, casting into molds etc.
• The layering method can use your handmade papers combined with fibres, petals, leaves etc. Using glossy magazines make bowls, trays and beads by folding and layering.
• Sculptural work can be created with a wire armateur or chicken wire and then covered in layers of paper.